Have you ever seen fire trucks racing to an emergency scene? Have you ever wondered what it's like to actually be part of the excitement?
By joining the Parkwood Volunteer Fire Department Fire-Rescue-EMS Cadet / Explorer Post 966 you will get valuable, hands-on experience with real firefighters.

BE A CADET

Cadets are a group of young men and women who have an interest in the fire-rescue-EMS profession. Cadets experience similar training, duties and actual situations that Parkwood firefighters handle on a daily basis.

LEARN VALUABLE SKILLS

As a Cadet, you will meet weekly at Parkwood's Fire Station #1 located at 1409 Seaton Road in Durham (Tuesdays from 6-8pm). Meetings are conducted in a business like manner with agenda items including new/old business, planning community projects and instruction/training sessions. Fire department personnel offer Cadets training in:

Fire Suppression

Equipment use and apparatus safety

Emergency scene safety

First Aid

CPR certification

Teamwork

Leadership Skills

Fire prevention, public education and safety demonstrations are also a valuable part of the community service offered by members of the Cadet / Explorer Post 966.

Cadets are able to participate in the ride along program where they put their skills to work on emergency calls assisting firefighters as part of a team. Saving life and property and helping our community to be a better place to live is always a priority.

JOIN CADET / EXPLORER POST 966

To experience the excitement and challenge of being a Cadet, you must meet the following requirements:

Be 14 to 17 years old

Complete 8th grade

Maintain a 2.0 GPA with no failing classes

Be in good physical health and of good moral character

Complete and return the Cadet application

Submit to a background investigation

Have parental or guardian consent

The Cadet program is a cooperative effort with Learning for Life. Cadet posts are located in many cities throughout the U.S.

Experience the thrill and excitement of being a Cadet. For an opportunity to become a member of Cadet / Explorer Post 966, please call (919) 361-0927 or download the flyers and form.

Pictured below are some members, several of our instructors, and post advisors. Click on the images to see more photos of each event.

For more information on how you or your child can join, please contact: Post Advisor.